held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven approaching final furlong, ran on to lead briefly well inside, headed post
towards rear, ridden along and headway over 2f out, soon no impression
held up behind leaders, headway and not much room over 1f, switched left inside funal furlong, ran on to lead post
held up in rear, ridden along over 4f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, driven to lead over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra close home
prominent, effort over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
led, ridden along 3f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
tracked leaders, effort when outpaced over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, effort 3f out, no impression
mid-division, reminders and headway 4f out, weakened over 1f out
A number of these are old rivals and it is highly likely there will be little between the likes of ANTIGUA SUNRISE, Classic Contours and Dispol Diva if they all run up to their current marks. Antigua Sunrise has started the campaign in a mean mood and is once again fancied to be the toughest nut to crack. The daughter of Noverre has steadily improved as the emphasis has been placed on her stamina - as proved by her grinding success at York 12 days ago. That was her first try at 1m-4f and, as the manner of the victory created the impression she has plenty more to offer; her 3lb higher mark hardly looks an insurmountable barrier. Classic Contours already has a bit to find with the selection but, having also relished this sort of trip in each of his last two starts, he has to merit consideration. Dispol Diva also has scope to progress further over this trip and, despite needing to improve greatly to take home the lion's share of the profits; she is no forlorn hope to make the frame. Others to note include: Northside Prince, who makes his handicap debut on a fair mark, while Sharp Sovereign doesn't have too much to find to get involved in a scrap for the minor honours. However, Antigua Sunrise has the most solid current profile and she is fancied to enhance Richard Fahey's strike-rate at this course.
Classic Contours (USA) 13-8fav (9-3) Held up, smooth headway on outer over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven and kept on gamely final furlong, won at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf beating Tae Kwon Do (8-12) by hd, 12 ran.
Sounds of Jupiter (IRE) 7-2fav (9-2) Steadied start, held up towards rear, headway 3f out to go prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened and eased final furlong, 7th of 11, 8l behind Darley Sun (9-1) at Nottingham 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) fm.
Antigua Sunrise (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Held up behind leaders, driven 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at York 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) sft beating Tepmokea (9-6) by 1l, 12 ran.
Dazinski 11-2 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never able to challenge, 5th of 10, 6l behind Oasis Knight (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 1f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
Tropical Bachelor (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden along over 4f, headway over 2f out, no extra final 2f, 5th of 12, 9l behind Antigua Sunrise (8-10) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) sft.
Dispol Diva 12-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Classic Contours (8-5) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Orsippus (USA) 12-1 (8-8) Pulled hard, tracked leaders in 4th, pushed along over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 10, 8l behind Non Dom (8-8) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Sharp Sovereign (USA) 11-1 (9-3) Reared start, raced keenly in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, switched left and stayed on well towards finish, 4th of 9, 3l behind Classic Contours (8-5) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Northside Prince (IRE) 80-1 (9-3) Held up behind leaders, effort when not much room and switched right over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 16l behind Native Ruler (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Apr.
Sampower Quin (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out until inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 16, 1 3/4l behind Fastnet Storm (9-7) at Pontefract 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Oct.
Avitus 16-1 (8-4) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1 3/4l behind Tarzan (9-4) at Redcar 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) fm.
Drop The Hammer 25-1 (8-12) In touch, driven and outpaced over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 11l behind Leceile (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf.
